John Trapp on Ezra 6:22

Verſe 22. And kept the feaſt of unleavened bread] See 1 Cor. 7.8. and Exod. 12.35. with the Notes.

Seven dayes] This began on the fifteenth day, and laſted till the one and twentieth day, Num. 28.16, 17. Exod. 34.25.

With joy] See the Note on verſe 16.

For the Lord had made them joyful] Given them cauſe of joy, and an heart enlarged accordingly, a mind right ſet for the purpoſe. Saint James his word [non-Latin text not transcribed], chap. 5.13. ſhewes, that all true mirth is from the rectitude of a mans minde, which God onely giveth.

And turned the heart of the King, &c.] It is He alone that gives favour, that frameth mens opinions and affections, that maketh a good mans enemies to be at peace with him.

To ſtrengthen their hands] As verſe 8. And this did more ennoble him, then all his warlike atchievements.